ICP20710 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags)

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ICP20710 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags)

Modification History

Not applicable.

Description

Descriptor

This qualification applies to individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks in the sacks and bags sector of the printing and graphic arts industry. They assist in the preparation of material and operation of sack and bag equipment while working under direct supervision.

Job Roles

Offsider

Sack/bag maker

General operator

Pathways Information

Qualification Pathways

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Pathways into the qualification

Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower level qualification.

Pathways from the qualification

At the completion of this qualification candidates could choose to enter a:

ICP30710	Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Print Finishing)

ICP30810	Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Prerequisite Units

Code and title	Prerequisite units required
ICPCF3100C Run and monitor in-line tube making machine for sack or bag manufacture	ICPCF298C Run and monitor sack and bag machines
ICPCF3101C Run and monitor in-line bottom making machine for sack or bag manufacture	ICPCF298C Run and monitor sack and bag machines

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
ICP20710 Certificate II in Printing and Graphic Arts (Sacks and Bags)
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	checking job specifications for details of requirements documenting consumables used when maintaining small machines for reordering purposes labelling packaged goods before shipment
Teamwork	operating production processes in association with fellow workers
Problem solving	documenting and reporting obvious faults and wear on sack and bag machines taking samples of products, checking the samples against specifications and adjusting machines to bring products into specifications
Initiative and enterprise	anticipating production difficulties and taking preventative action recommending improvements to quick changeover procedures
Planning and organising	organising tools required to set up and adjust machines for bag manufacture
Self-management	following procedures and using personal protective equipment correctly
Learning	giving and following simple routine instructions
Technology	using computerised control, monitoring and data entry systems using machinery, such as pallet wrapping equipment and sack and bag machines

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 15 units 4 core units, plus 2 elective units from Group A, plus 9 elective units from Group B. 2 elective units must be selected from Group A elective units listed below. 6 elective units must be selected from the Group B elective units listed below. Up to 3 Group B elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units or from qualifications at the same level or one level higher, in this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units must be relevant to the qualification level, job role, work outcome and industry requirements. Unit selection is by negotiation and mutual agreement between the employee, employer and the RTO and is based on enterprise and individual needs.
Core Units
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices ICPSU216C Inspect quality against required standards ICPSU260C Maintain a safe work environment ICPSU262C Communicate in the workplace
Group A Elective Units
ICPCF297C Clean sack and bag machines ICPSU201C Prepare, load and unload reels and cores on and off machine* OR ICPSU202C Prepare, load and unload product on and off machine* ICPSU203C Prepare and maintain the work area * Both of these units can be selected in this qualification, if the enterprise requires both.
Group B Elective Units
ICPCF242C Produce basic single or continuous folded product ICPCF281C Set up machine for basic laminating ICPCF298C Run and monitor sack and bag machines ICPCF2101C Set up and run machine for sewing ICPCF3100C Run and monitor in-line tube making machine for sack or bag manufacture ICPCF3101C Run and monitor in-line bottom making machine for sack or bag manufacture ICPSU120C Pack product ICPSU207C Prepare machine for operation (basic) ICPSU221C Pack and dispatch product ICPSU225C Perform small machine maintenance ICPSU236C Shift loads mechanically ICPSU261C Follow OHS practices and identify environmental hazards ICPSU280C Enter data into an electronic system ICPSU357C Apply quick changeover procedures ICPSU389C Undertake basic root cause analysis MSACMC210A Manage the impact of change on own work MSACMS200A Apply competitive manufacturing practices MSACMS201A Sustain process improvements MSACMT230A Apply cost factors to work practices MSACMT240A Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment